New York Islanders (11-11-7) vs LA Kings (16-8-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm (UBS Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Islanders +110 / LA Kings -130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate an LA Kings vs New York Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 10th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
LA Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 16-8-3 this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Los Angeles scored the first three goals in the game and they added an empty net goal to pull away in the third. The Kings outshot Minnesota by a total of 34-23, won 56% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Kempe, Laferriere, and Moore (2), while Kuemper stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Kings won four games in a row against the Stars, Senators, Ducks, and Jets. Los Angeles has scored 3.07 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with eight goals, 23 assists, and 33 shots on goal, while David Rittich is 10-6-0 with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage this year.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 11-11-7 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New York allowed Ottawa to tie the game at two in the second period, but they scored the only two goals in the third for the win. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 31-13, won 37.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Horvat, Lee, MacLean, and Palmieri, while Sorokin stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Islanders defeated Carolina by a score of 4-3 but did lose to Seattle and Montreal before that. New York has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 13.8% on the power play and 65.1% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 12 goals, 11 assists, and 87 shots on goal, while Ilya Sorokin is 8-7-4 with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Islanders will beat the Kings
- The underdogs have won each of the Islanders’ last four games.
- The Kings have lost three of their last four games as road favorites.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven road games following a home win.
- The Kings have lost the third period in six of their last eight road games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Kings’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Islanders’ last five night games at UBS Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Kings’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Islanders’ last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Noah Dobson has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Islanders’ last 12 games against Pacific Division opponents at UBS Arena.
- Anthony Duclair has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Noah Dobson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders’ last four games as underdogs.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Drew Doughty has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Alex Laferriere has scored a goal in three of the Kings’ last four games.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
LA Kings vs New York Islanders Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a five-game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all five wins. The Kings are 6-6-2 on the road, while the Islanders are 5-6-2 at home. New York has won two games in a row, including a win against a very good Carolina team, so they will have some confidence coming into this game. The Kings have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this season, but I can’t trust them on the road. Take New York to get the win.